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Unsafe counterfeit good seized from the market fields at Appleby Horse Fair in 2025

Trading Standards seize £38,000 of unsafe counterfeit goods at Appleby Horse Fair

Trading Standards Officers from Westmorland and Furness Council, supported by Cumbria Police and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, seized over £38,000 worth of unsafe counterfeit goods from the market fields at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

10 June 2025

Youth voices lead the way at Cumbria Youth Climate Summit in Barrow

Fifth annual Cumbria Youth Climate Summit to take place on Friday 27 June at Furness Academy in Barrow.

13 June 2025

Shape the future of Family Help during Love Our Children Week

The council is inviting professionals and service providers who work with children and young people to attend a special networking event.

13 June 2025

New Friends of Barrow Park Group to host plant swap during Great Big Green Week

Council supports new community initiative in Barrow Park as newly formed Friends of Barrow Park Group prepares host plant swap.

13 June 2025

An image of Westmorland and Furness highways preparing a pothole to be repaired using a traditional method.

£37.7 million plan to bring smoother journeys across Westmorland and Furness

Thousands of highways and transport improvements will bring smoother journeys to Westmorland and Furness as a part of a £37.7 million programme.

12 June 2025

Winners of Green Energy Awards holding trophy

Double win for council at UK Green Business Awards

Westmorland and Furness Council have been confirmed as winners in two popular categories at this year’s UK Green Business Awards for major projects and strategies associated with their approach to decarbonisation for the area.

12 June 2025

3 metre wide route for walking, wheeling and cycling through the green space of Vickerstown Park in Barrow

New cycling and walking route ready to transform journeys on Walney Island

Designed for all ages and abilities, the new infrastructure provides a safe, vehicle-free space for people to travel actively

9 June 2025

Exterior picture of the Royalty Cinema, Bowness

Lights, camera, action as Bowness cinema prepares to reopen

A much-loved arts venue owned by the council is looking forward to a bright future under its new operators.

9 June 2025

Cumbria Fostering & Adoption celebrates Pride Month

As Pride Month unfolds across the UK, Cumbria Fostering & Adoption is encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider becoming foster carers or adoptive parents.

5 June 2025

Get involved in the Great Big Green Week 2025

Council supporting this year's Great Big Green Week, 7 to 15 June 2025.

5 June 2025

Informal drop-ins to find out more about waste and recycling options

Thousands of people have already shared their views on options for future waste and recycling services in Westmorland and Furness.

5 June 2025

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